Dayshift Production Manager

Staffline Group PLC; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG manufacturing seeks a Dayshift Production Manager for their Knaresborough facility. The role involves overseeing production operations, leading technical teams, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in FMCG processes and a passion for operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression and development opportunities

Excellent pension and life assurance

Long Service Awards

Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in FMCG and fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven record in driving improvements.
• Hands-on leader with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead a team of technical operators.
• Manage movement of materials through production.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Process Improvement

FMCG Knowledge

Lean Tools

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

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Client:

Staffline Group PLC

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Knaresborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Dayshift Production Manager

Posted on May 28th, 2025

Knaresborough

Type of Job: Permanent

Job Title: Dayshift Production Manager

Location: North Yorkshire , A1 , commutable from North Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and York areas

Contract Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Shift Production Manager to work a days-based pattern with no nights.

Our client is a category leader in FMCG manufacturing. Their manufacturing facility is currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth, and to remain at the forefront of a highly competitive marketplace, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a proven production professional to manage a production area on dayshift 4 on 4 off.

Key Responsibilities – Dayshift Production Manager

• The Dayshift Production Manager will oversee all operations across the department starting with safety then to optimise quality, line efficiency and delivery
• Lead a team of technical operators via your direct reports of Production Area Leaders
• Reporting directly into the Plant Manager, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, undertaking a diverse role with responsibility for controlling the movement of all raw materials through to finished goods in the factory
• Acting as a change agent, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day management of technical and production professionals in your area, via your established management team
• Co-ordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness
• Provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools

Qualifications & Requirements – Dayshift Production Manager

• Ideally with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds considered
• You will also possess FMCG, Process or fast paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within an FMCG factory
• You will be truly inspirational in your approach and management of people
• Have a proven record in driving improvements
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
• A driven and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of lean tools
• Passion and driven to create a culture based on delivering on time in full
• A hands-on leader

What we can offer – Dayshift Production Manager

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• An opportunity to work with a family of employees on a mission to produce world class consumer products
• Exposure to world class process and manufacturing machinery
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave